Trend Micro Puts Industry Ahead of Cyberattacks with Industry’s First Proactive Cybersecurity AI

Source: Media Outreach New capabilities supercharge proactive risk management, threat modeling, attack path prediction, and actionable insights HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), has launched a breakthrough AI Agent designed to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Today’s announcement introduces Trend … Read more

Closer look at Auckland’s pools welcomed by councillors

Source: Auckland Council Councillors welcomed a closer look into Auckland’s swimming pool network at February’s Policy and Planning Committee.  A review of current and future demand for public pools and aquatic services across Tāmaki Makaurau was presented to Auckland’s elected members for discussion.  Councillor Richard Hills, chair of the Policy and Planning Committee, said the … Read more

Diamond Verification Device, DiamondProof, Lands In Retail Stores For The First Time

Source: Media Outreach The device, developed by De Beers Group, rapidly and reliably distinguishes natural diamonds from non-natural diamonds, such as laboratory-grown diamonds and diamond simulants, helping to underpin consumer confidence HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – De Beers Group announced that its innovative retail-facing diamond verification device, DiamondProof, … Read more

Risk and Natural Disasters – Underwater canyon seafloor study reveals landslide and tsunami risk

Source: NIWA The risk of undersea landslides and their potential to cause tsunamis along New Zealand’s east coast is being investigated by scientists aboard the German research vessel RV Sonne as part of a month-long international collaboration. Researchers from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and GNS Science are examining underwater canyons alongside … Read more

Updated – Wellington Water Committee Statement

Source: Porirua City Council Please note meeting time, now 3pm [Statement issued on behalf of Wellington City, Porirua City, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City and Greater Wellington Regional Councils.] Today representatives of the shareholding councils of Wellington Water Limited (WWL), along with iwi leaders, met to discuss the implications of WWL efficiency and value for money … Read more

J-pop Boyband timelesz Announce New Group Members – The Last Episode of Docuseries “timelesz project -AUDITION-“

Source: Media Outreach Revealing New Faces Now Available on Netflix, New Song “Rock this Party” Drop Worldwide February 28 TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Tokyo-based J-Pop group timelesz have officially announced their new members at the press conference taken place at the Universal Music Japan office on February 15, … Read more

Te Aka Raataa: Regenerating Te Puhinui for a Greener Future

Source: Auckland Council A major transformation is underway for Te Puhinui / Puhinui Stream, with Te Aka Raataa Stage 1 leading the charge to regenerate the mauri of this vital waterway and its surrounding communities. A Healthier Future for Manukau After years of declining water quality and environmental degradation, Te Aka Raataa is breathing new … Read more

More locally trained doctors in primary care

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced further initiatives as part of a package to tackle shortages in general practice and improve access to primary care and health outcomes. “I am focused on ensuring Kiwis have better access to primary care services, and strengthening our health workforce is a key part of … Read more

Christchurch Police crack down on antisocial road user behaviour

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Canterbury Police issued 179 infringements over the weekend as we responded to antisocial road user behaviour in the district. As predicted, the car enthusiast event was incredibly well-run with limited complaints or issues, the event organisers maintained a good line of communication with Police over the course of the … Read more

Police seek witnesses to fatal Woodville crash

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Sergeant Joe Salisbury: Police investigating a fatal crash near Woodville yesterday are seeking dashcam footage from the public. The crash happened on Saddle Road about 11am on Monday 3 March, when a green-coloured truck overturned and hit a white Ford Transit van travelling in the opposite … Read more

Local News – Wellington Water Committee statement

Source: Porirua City Council [Statement issued on behalf of Wellington City, Porirua City, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City and Greater Wellington Regional Councils.]   Today representatives of the shareholding councils of Wellington Water Limited (WWL), along with iwi leaders, met to discuss the implications of WWL efficiency and value for money reports for water reform. All members … Read more

UPDATED: Primary care funding a positive step in the right direction, says College of GPs

Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners This statement has been updated to reflect the Minister’s latest announcement made at 1pm today. The updated text is bolded– The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has welcomed the Health Minister’s funding announcement saying it is a big step in the right direction towards building a well-resourced … Read more

Transport – EMA backs congestion charging as Auckland’s traffic woes worsen

Source: EMA The release today of a study on congestion in Auckland adds to the urgency around the introduction of time of use charging, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). Auckland’s Cost of Congestion white paper, released by Mayor Wayne Brown, found congestion will cost Auckland $2.6 billion a year by 2026 – factoring in … Read more

The Week the World Changed

Source: ACT Party The Haps Parliament didn’t sit last week, so your property was safe. ACT’s MPs were out, including at the Northland Field Days, Auckland’s Round the Bays, and holding public meetings as far south as Invercargill. This Thursday David Seymour and Todd Stephenson are holding a public meeting in Queenstown, details here, and on … Read more

Fresh stats reinforce tourism’s contribution to the economy

Source: New Zealand Government New figures out today again reinforce the importance of tourism to sustained economic growth, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. International Visitor Survey results for the year ending December 2024 show a significant increase of 23 per cent in annual visitor spend.  “These figures are further encouragement for a sector … Read more

Release: Fewer houses, consents down under National

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The number of building consents issued under this Government continues to spiral, taking a toll on the infrastructure sector, tradies, and future generations of Kiwi homeowners. “The latest figures from Stats NZ confirm what the construction sector has been warning for months: building consents are down under the National Government. … Read more

Health – Primary care funding a positive step in the right direction, says College of GPs

Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has welcomed the Health Minister’s funding announcement saying it is a big step in the right direction towards building a well-resourced and sustainable primary care workforce. Increased investment in primary care has long been at the forefront of our members’ concerns … Read more

Transport – Auckland congestion costing freight companies and customers millions

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says reducing congestion will have big benefits for freight efficiency, labour productivity, and emissions reduction. “The report estimates that congestion in Auckland is costing our trucking members $130 million dollars per year – costs that end up impacting businesses and consumers across … Read more

Local News – Porirua celebrating 60 years as a city

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua city is turning 60 this year. We officially became a city on Saturday 2 October 1965 when our population hit 20,000, meeting the threshold (at the time) to become a city. Today Porirua is home to more than 62,000 people and our city is growing and changing all the time. It … Read more

Local News – Porirua Grand Traverse hits milestone

Source: Porirua City Council Michael Jacques is far too busy to think about popping champagne to mark a significant birthday for one of the region’s most popular multisport events. When first run in 2006, Porirua Grand Traverse (PGT) had 240 participants testing themselves over, in and around Porirua’s hills, forests, coastlines and waterways. By 2020 the … Read more

Animal Welfare – SAFE calls for halt on fish farm developments and urgent industry review

Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is condemning the Government’s $11.72 million investment into salmon farming and demanding an urgent review into endemic animal welfare breaches. SAFE Campaign Manager Emily Hall says the funding allocated via the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is a concerning misdirection of Government resources. “Fish farms are quite simply under water factory … Read more

Government News – Chief Ombudsman releases report into secure aged care facilities

Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is concerned that people can be placed in secure aged care facilities in New Zealand without the proper legal authority. Mr Boshier has today released a report on his inspections and visits to 148 secure residential aged care facilities across the country from 2021-2024. “The COVID-19 … Read more

Transport – National Freight Survey is Live!

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand March is a big month for the road freight industry with the largest survey in a decade being held to find out what are the key issues for transport operators and all the industry players. The 2025 National Road Freight Survey has been organised by national road freight organisation … Read more

Promoting Pacific languages in New Zealand

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti says the Pacific language week series continues to celebrate our diverse Pacific languages, with exciting updates for 2025 and 2026, including the first-ever addition of Bislama, the national language of Vanuatu.  “Last year, the Pacific language week series saw an incredible response, with thousands … Read more

Home consents up in the month of January 2025 – Stats NZ media and information release: Building consents issued: January 2025

Source: Statistics New Zealand Home consents up in the month of January 2025 – 4 March 2025 – There were 2,203 new homes consented in January 2025, up 11 percent compared with January 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “While January 2025 saw an increase in homes consented compared to January 2024, … Read more

Local News – Feedback sought on naming policy – Porirua City

Source: Porirua City Council Names are important – they represent who we are as a city, and reflect our cultures, our histories and our connections to the environment around us and to each other. Porirua City is updating its Naming Policy to replace the Street and Road Naming Policy and Process that was introduced in 2006, … Read more

Investing in natural disaster research partnerships

Source: New Zealand Government The Government continues to invest in research which will deliver tangible benefits to New Zealanders, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today.  Three New Zealand research teams have been granted funding to partner with Japanese research organisations on projects that aim to make New Zealand more prepared and … Read more